Vanity is not what many people think it is. It can come in many forms, and is not necessarily an infatuation with yourself. Vanity is an inordinate preoccupation with what other people think about you—which is different.
It’s important, to an extent, to care what others think about you. It can even be charitable. But when this care becomes unbalanced, it lea ... Show More
Aug 21
How to Be Okay with Silence
Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even gui ... Show More
8m 36s
Oct 2023
Overcome People Pleasing Biblically
As a people pleaser, you’re likely kind, compassionate, and caring. You like to put people at ease. You often go along to get along You likely avoid conflict at all cost. You assume the best of others, even when they’ve shown you their worst. And you often say yes, even when you ... Show More
7m 37s
Oct 2022
174 - Be Whatever You Already Are
A deep sense of unsatisfactoriness arises anytime we want to be other than how we are. It takes skillful effort to BE WHATEVER WE ALREADY ARE. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on the process of befriending our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and ultimately ourselves. "No o ... Show More
30m 22s